Alice Provensen

Murphy, a farm terrier, describes a day in his life as he gets fed in the kitchen, hunts mice, goes to the vet, returns to the house for dinner, investigates a noise outside, and retires to the barn for sleep.

Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms.

Tableaus and portraits of many of the individuals who have influenced American history, culture, and character.

A little girl helps her beloved hen raise her chick.

Biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which crossed the English Channel in thirty-seven minutes in the early 1900's.

Describes the seasonal changes on a farm and surrounding countryside throughout the year. Month-by-month activities of the animals on a farm. A sequel is: A Horse and a Hound, a Goat and a Gander (1980).

Murphy, a small terrier, reluctantly leaves his farm for a trip to the city, where he finds many things to do--and bark at--but he is happy to return to his barn at the end of the day.

An illustrated collection of forty fables whose instructive wit reflects the character of the man who originally told them.